Abbotsford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Abbotsford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.271 N,4 28.795 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.421183
  • Longitude: -4.479917
Wreck Depth 3.21 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABBOTSFORD
Type brigantine
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 94.2
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 92
Tonnage 2554
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1875
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1285/75 5.8.75 REPD TO BE A LARGE WK IN 532512N, 042848W, 100-150FT IN LENGTH, WITH A MAX HT OF 4FT. SEEMS TO BE COMPLETE BUT IN A COLLAPSED STATE. IS OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH HAND-MADE BRICKS IN THE HOLDS. (A NEWTON, 9.7.75). H1280/76 2.1.76 WK DIVED ON 2.11.75. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. LIES IN 30FT OF WATER. (R FIELDS, 28.12.75). H3838/86 31.3.88 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 357 AREA 5). NCA. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 15.08.2021; IN 5325.271N, 0428.795W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 94.2MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HEIGHT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 092/272 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WRECK. BURIED DEBRIS AROUND THE WRECK. MAIN STRUCTURE LEANING AGAINST ROCK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7316). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 3.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA TO LIVERPOOL. WRECKED ON W SIDE OF WYLFA HEAD IN FOG. CREW RESCUED. (SUB-AQUA MAGAZINE, JULY 1972).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.271 N,4 28.795 W
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FAQ

Where is the ABBOTSFORD wreck located?

The ABBOTSFORD wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.271 N,4 28.795 W.

How deep is the ABBOTSFORD and where exactly is it located?

The ABBOTSFORD lies at a depth of about 3.21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.271 N,4 28.795 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABBOTSFORD?

The seabed around the ABBOTSFORD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ABBOTSFORD sink?

The ABBOTSFORD sank on Jul 21, 1875.

When was the wreck of the ABBOTSFORD discovered?

The wreck of the ABBOTSFORD was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ABBOTSFORD belong to?

The ABBOTSFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ABBOTSFORD carrying?

The ABBOTSFORD was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ABBOTSFORD?

The ABBOTSFORD had a tonnage of 2554 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABBOTSFORD?

The ABBOTSFORD is classified as a brigantine.

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